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Don't miss this unique opportunity to discuss the important issues in the immigrant community with experts from across the country! Final registration deadline is November 6th.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
New York Academy of Sciences, #7 World Trade Center, New York, NY
Sponsored by World Education Services (WES), this half-day discussion forum will feature leading practitioners, educators and policy experts who will:
- Examine the characteristics and contributions of New York’s well-educated immigrants
- Identify key obstacles that limit immigrants’ access to professional and academic opportunities
- Highlight innovative programs and best practices that leverage immigrant talent
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RSVP required
Final Deadline November 6th
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Agenda
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| • | Continental Breakfast |
| • | Profile of New York’s Immigrant Community |
| • | Panel: Engaging the Business Community |
| • | Panel: Innovative Partnerships in Higher Education |
| • | Networking Lunch |
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Presenters to Include:
- Jeanne Batalova, Policy Analyst and Manager, MPI Data Hub, Migration Policy Institute (MPI)
- David Dyssegaard Kallick, Senior Fellow, Fiscal Policy Institute
- Elizabeth McIsaac, Executive Director, Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)
- Nikki Cicerani, Executive Director, Upwardly Global
- José Ramón Fernández-Peña, Director, Welcome Back Initiative
- Teresita Wisell, Associate Dean, The Gateway Center, Westchester Community College
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WES partners with community agencies, academic institutions, businesses and government agencies to help New York’s highly qualified immigrants succeed. Learn More.
For questions regarding this event, please contact events@wes.org.
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